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2026 - 2027 CPA Exam Testing Schedule

Your CPA Exam journey is one of the biggest and most rewarding challenges you'll face to date. It starts with detailed planning, requires consistent diligence, and ends in the biggest career advantage you can gain as a public accountant. Start here with CPA Exam dates, then continue your planning with CPA Exam costs and the fees of licensure, and finally understand what you'll face by taking a look at the most recent CPA Exam topic and concept blueprints. These important steps will set you up for success as you start your path to CPA. 

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CPA Exam 2027 Platform Changes
CPA Exam 2027 Platform Changes: What Candidates Need to Know

The CPA Exam is getting a technology overhaul, and it's worth planning around now. Beginning in July 2027, the AICPA is moving the CPA Exam to a new technology delivery platform with an updated user interface. Along with it comes a testing blackout period and a temporary shift in how quickly you'll get your score. 

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The Complete Guide to the 2026–2027 BAR CPA Exam

The CPA Exam is composed of three Core Exam sections and one Discipline Exam, chosen from three options. The Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR) section is one of these three Disciplines. To help you prepare and pass, we're breaking down the structure and content of BAR, plus tips to help you get Exam Day ReadySM. Your career is waiting; it’s time to raise the BAR! 

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The complete guide to the 2026–2027 AUD CPA Exam

Every CPA candidate must pass the Auditing and Attestation (AUD) section of the CPA Exam to earn their license. If you’re aspiring to become a licensed CPA, find everything you need to know going into the AUD CPA Exam, from format to content to study tips and, most importantly, how to pass.  

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Is the US CMA Worth It for B.Com and CA Candidates in India?

If you have a bachelor of commerce degree (commonly called a B.Com), or you are already a Chartered Accountant (CA), you may be thinking about your next steps and whether that should include pursuing the US Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential. The short answer is yes, for most B.Com graduates and CAs in India building a career in management accounting or corporate finance, 

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CPA Exam Blueprint: What's on the CPA Exam?

Your CPA Exam journey is one of the biggest and most rewarding challenges you'll face to date. It starts with detailed planning, requires consistent diligence, and ends in the biggest career advantage you can gain as a public accountant. You'll want to explore CPA Exam dates to know when you can test, then continue your planning with CPA Exam costs, and finally understand what you'll face by taking a look at the most recent CPA Exam blueprints detailed below. These important steps will set you up for success as you start your path to CPA. 

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The Complete Guide to the 2026–2027 REG CPA Exam

If you’re planning on taking the CPA Exam, or you’ve already passed other sections, you’ll need to prepare for Taxation and Regulation (REG). To help you know exactly what to expect and how to get Exam Day ReadySM, Becker created this comprehensive guide to the REG CPA Exam.  

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The Cost of the CPA Exam and Other CPA Licensure Fees

Your CPA Exam journey is one of the biggest and most rewarding challenges you'll face to date. It starts with detailed planning, requires consistent diligence, and ends in the biggest career advantage you can gain as a public accountant. You'll want to explore CPA Exam dates so that you know when you can test, then continue your planning with CPA Exam costs outlined in this blog below, and finally understand what you'll face by taking a look at the most recent CPA Exam topic and concept blueprints. These important steps will set you up for success as you start your path to CPA. 

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The Complete Guide to the 2026-2027 FAR CPA Exam

Every CPA candidate must pass the Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR) CPA Exam section to earn their license. While the FAR CPA Exam may seem overwhelming, Becker created this guide to break down exactly what to expect plus study tips and insights to help you get Exam Day ReadySM.

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What Is Circular 230? A Guide for Tax Professionals

Every tax professional who represents a client before the IRS is operating under a set of federal rules that predate the modern tax code itself. Those rules, known as Circular 230, shape everything from the due diligence a practitioner owes a client to the fees they can charge and the conduct that can end a career. This guide breaks down what Circular 230 actually is, where it came from, what it covers, and what is at stake for practitioners who do not follow it.

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